Now it gets interesting. After three dominant performances to open the season, the No.6 Texas Longhorns are set to face No.8 Notre Dame in a bare-knuckle fight at the Maui Invitational.

In this Orangebloods.com exclusive, you'll be able to listen to audio from Texas head coach Rick Barnes, as well as comments from Texas players A.J. Abrams, Damion James and Gary Johnson in the aftermath of UT's 68-50 win over St. Joseph's.

As the final preparations are made for the first big showdown of the season, click below to hear what was expressed after the first day in Maui.